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BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 3566 repairs.
BMW 5-Series brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 108 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2022 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 523hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | The PDC automated braking continues to activate when backing out of the garage at 1mph or less. BMW claims this is normal and suggests as a fix that I TURN OFF the system. I am in communication with the State Attorney General's Office. I am not litigious and owned over 25 BMWs. |
2017 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41540 mi $110 |
Sceduled brake fluid replacement |
2016 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46000 mi US $320 |
pulsing off rotors. need to turn rotors and replace front pads. Dealer did a concession on cost since the car was still under BMW extended maintenance but cars computer indicated it wasn't ready. |
2014 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46000 mi US $1700 |
Replaced rotors and brake pads |
2014 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 255hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62000 mi | Warped front brake |
2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 2100 mi | avoid bmw for all cost, 18 times in the garage in one months, then bmw expert agreed with fault and he found more then car was rejected |
2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 37000 mi | rotors warped- resurfaced and new pads installed under warranty |
| 18600 mi | Front Brake pads were replaced |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 46000 mi | Brake system reprogrammed. |
| 60000 mi | Rotors were warped again causing vibration. Got new ones for no charge since less than 2 yrs since repaired. (Warranty on the repair) |
| 58000 mi | Replaced front Rotors |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 34000 mi | Was receiving a message that the brake pads needed replacing. Took it to the dealer and they reset the computer. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 14460 mi | Dynamic drive malfunction. Required new pump from Germany |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 65000 mi US $700 |
Was due for rear brake service |
| 87000 mi US $3871 |
front brakes complete, rear brakes rotors, brake fluid flush. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 65720 mi $800 |
Replaced brake pads and rotor |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $600 |
Replaced original rotors, front and rear with new, pads were also replaced. Brake fluid replaced |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 113000 mi US $430 |
Replace front and rear break pads and rotors Brake pads front and back |
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 44000 mi | Brake system warning from on board displays |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35000 mi | Brake wear sensor damaged - causing light squealing sound. Replaced all brake pads/rotors/sensors under warranty |
| 56000 mi US $800 |
Noise in drivers side when applying brakes. They installed a new brake carrier, $628 for parts and labor. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 108000 mi US $2000 |
Brake Master Cylinder failure. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi US $1080 |
Stability control and start off assistance not working |
| 38000 mi US $134 |
after a parking brake adjustment at the shop, the parking brake assembly failed and became noisy and smelly - towed car back to shop for complete parts replacement |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 143000 mi US $450 |
Brake pads and rotors worn. Flushed brake fluid |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 31000 mi $100 |
DSC, EDC, ABS Lights on on dash, DSC disabled. DSC control module was reset. problem comes back about once a week, goes away on restart. |
| 39460 mi $800 |
DSC, EDC, ABS Lights on on dash, DSC disabled. Had the DSC pump removed, sent it to ecutesting.com in the UK for a rebuild. Got it back, had it installed back. Problem solved. Car wasn't driveable while waiting for the part. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 92000 mi | Dsc unit Adjust parking brake |
| 94000 mi | Dsc failed and computer |
| 57800 mi US $500 |
Vacuum pump for brakes leaking oil. Replaced |
| 141000 mi US $700 |
Warped rotors, replacement pads on front |
| 126000 mi | Replaced caliper that would periodically stick and cause overheating. Also replaced pads. |
2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 192000 mi US $60 |
Brakes hoses were replaced. Brake system was bled. Parking brake was adjusted. I noticed the brake hoses were getting old and starting to crack. I replaced them with stainless steel braided upgrades instead of the OEM. The result is a much better brake feel. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 90000 mi US $375 |
traction control sensor worn, replaced |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 123000 mi US $850 |
replaced front brakes and discs |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 33000 mi | low brake fluid |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62800 mi | Bad steering angle sensor. Defect known by BMW since Aug 2006. BMW paid for repair. |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
Replaced brake line. Old was rusted and leaking. |
| 142000 mi US $794 |
Rear brake hoses were cracked. Replaced them. |
| 16450 mi US $4303 |
Replaced front brake pads and rotors |
| 44826 mi | All seems to be working, except self leveling control intermittently goes on |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 192200 mi C $1500 |
Right rear brake flex line failed at stress point while driving resulting in loss of braking. Inspection revealed left line was worn as well requiring immediate replacement. Complete rebuild of calipers required due to wear to slide pins. Also, rotors at all 4 wheels replaced due to reaching wear limits. Pads replaced on all 4 calipers. Rear brake lines rusted out due to accumulation of salt on under body panel. The lines burst during the brake bleeding procedure. Replacement is underway. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 25000 mi | ebrake part replaced, teeth were missing. |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 113000 mi US $1600 |
time to change brakes |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 115000 mi US $500 |
Leaking brake lines, rotted from salt |
| 87000 mi US $350 |
Replace master cylinder and and brake booster. Master cylinder failed and brake booster full of oil |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 64900 mi US $1414 |
SZL sensor unit replaced ($537.97 parts, $140 labor, $210 program) Also had microfilter replaced & trunk latch problem checked on |
| 143220 mi C $150 |
Needed full travel to hold vehicle on hill, adjusted hand brake. |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 90000 mi US $1015 |
Vacuum booster was leaking, brake pedal needed excessive pressure to stop at low speeds. Parts $633, labor $333. |
| 66000 mi US $2500 |
Brake booster failed |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 137200 mi | DSC, ABS, TPMS errors on check control, abs sensor wire broken, spliced & fixed, no parts needed |
| 158500 mi | parking brake adjustment |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 82800 mi US $50 |
Power brakes failed, check valve replaced |
| 72000 mi US $425 |
Leaky vacuum assist pump for braking system. |
| 80000 mi | A vacuum hose to the brake booster cracked, which I suspect was a latent failure from the brake booster being replaced by the dealer several months ago. The dealer did not have the hose in stock so I replaced it myself. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 71000 mi | Brake vacuum line recall. Affected brake pedal feel and contributed to rough running conditions due to vacuum leak in intake system. All is well now. |
| 101000 mi US $200 |
Brake booster pump was leaking oil. This is a common problem. Removed booster pump and added permatex red to existing gaskets. Leak has stopped. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 29760 mi $130 |
Brake fluid leak due to one of the brake pipe to the wheel leaks |
| 120000 mi US $250 |
The computer reset itself and said the rear brakes had less than 10% life. Turns out one sensor got ripped out, unknowingly the other was fine. ABS and TracControl went offline. |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 159020 mi C $100 |
Parking brake broke replace the drum and cable is loose |
2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 133300 mi $2000 |
Brake lines rusted out, all lines replaced. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 116000 mi £240 |
Front right Brake caliper warped |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 76000 mi US $2400 |
Dust shield corroded and rubbing against the rotor, emitting a high pitched ting sound upon rotation |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 75000 mi US $900 |
Master cylinder was replaced due to bad seals. Age related issue. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 120000 mi US $600 |
Worn out brakes. Replaced pads, rotors, sensors, and RR caliper. |
| 99000 mi US $1000 |
DSC warning light indicating that an ABS pump needed to be replaced. |
| 90000 mi US $400 |
intermittent hot start problem. replaced neutral safety switch |
| 169000 mi | ABS+BRAKE yellow warning lights on, BMW dealer charged $145 for diagnose and give a $2000+ estimate, my local shop said: keep driving, nothing really went wrong |
| 64500 mi US $75 |
bleed brakes |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 89000 mi US $320 |
ABS control unit faulty. Sent control unit to rebuilder. Re-installed rebuilt unit. |
| 79600 mi US $211 |
Brake Booster filling with water. |
| 78000 mi US $932 |
Brake booster filled with water and froze up. Replaced brake booster. |
2003 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 138000 mi US $500 |
Bad wheel sensor causing pulsing of brakes at highway speed causing vibration |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 67000 mi US $1200 |
Brake booster flooded with water due to clogged drain and needed replacement. |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73360 mi C $350 |
seized brake pad |
| 113000 mi US $950 |
DSC module needed to be replaced. |
| 88000 mi US $560 |
DSC control not working.Dealer cost to repair $2200. Part ordered on internet $460. Installed myself and $100 for computer reset. |
| 124000 mi US $450 |
warning light on-steering angle problem-reset computer replace front rotors ,pads and fluid |
| 75000 mi | traction control inoperable; steering sensor reset and problem fixed |
| 101000 mi US $1100 |
Brake caliper frozen, part replaced |
| 121000 mi | Bad steering angle sensor. |
| 141000 mi US $600 |
abs unit replacement |
| 160000 mi US $800 |
Replace rear brake lines |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 89000 mi US $1200 |
ABS module failed and replaced |
2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 110000 mi US $300 |
Brake ABS module rebuilt |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 116000 mi US $650 |
Replaced front brake calipers. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 111000 mi | abs module also includes traction control works until temp reaches normal operating temp then lights come on and the system doesn't work price of fi x 399.00 - 1300.00 |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
| 191580 mi €300 |
rusted brake lines needed replacement, common problem with e39 touring, rear brakes only. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 88000 mi US $400 |
Brake booster replaced. Brake booster was flooded with water during a rain storm. Drainage hole was blocked with debris and dried leaves. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 99000 mi US $320 |
ABS module failure. Module sent for re-build. |
| 148000 mi US $200 |
Replaced front driver side wheel speed sensor |
| 124000 mi US $96 |
ABS/DSC module failed. A rebuilding company fixed the problem and provided a lifetime warranty on the repair. |
2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 121000 mi US $1650 |
ABS controller needed to be replaced. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 142000 mi US $1500 |
DSC pump short. DSC module repair |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 91760 mi C $1200 |
Mechanic discovered that the driver side front brake caliper was stuck and pads were rubbing on the rotor. The front driver side brake caliper and both front pads were replaced. |
| 149000 mi US $550 |
Steering angle sensor replaced |
| 176000 mi US $325 |
ABS Control Module needed replacement 650.00 |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 163000 mi US $40 |
Fixed stuck calipers |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 64480 mi $250 |
leaking brake hose |
| 77900 mi | Broken steel brake line. Replace section to caliper. |
| 79980 mi $120 |
Replace left front wheel speed sensor. |
| 83700 mi | ABS/DSC control module pulled, sent to rebuilder, returned, re-installed. |
| 84100 mi | Replaced left front speed sensor |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 149500 mi US $45 |
Replaced right rear wheel speed sensor. Was corroded and non functional. |
1999 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 142000 mi US $50 |
ABS speed sensor went bad. No speedometer, or computer displays of MPG, etc.. for remainder of trip. Ordered new speed sensor to be installed. |
| 142000 mi US $50 |
ABS module sent to be rebuilt. |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
supercharged 8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 195000 mi US $2400 |
ABS computer died, as is normal on these cars. |
| 226000 mi US $1200 |
DSC module failure |
| 245000 mi US $4350 |
ABS module and hydro unit |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 172000 mi | ABS/traction control didn’t work (tried to refurb unit to no avail) |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 127447 mi US $600 |
ABS sensor code. Replaced ABS sensor. |
1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 176000 mi US $100 |
Front driver's side wheel speed sensor failed resulting in ABS malfunction and auto box malfunction. Replaced both front wheel speed sensors which fixed both problems. |
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